HANNA CHUA&E Editor Director Simon West must have been inspired by comedic spoof “Scary Movie” when directing “When a Stranger Calls” because the thriller movie exudes humor more than fear. Camilla Belle stars as Jill Johnson, a young high school student who is attacked while baby-sitting in a mansion that is in the middle of nowhere. The plotline of the movie is rather … [Read more...] about If stranger calls, hang up
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Russians pirouette to ‘Lake’
SIMONE BOUFFARDContributing Writer When anyone goes to see the ballet for the first time, it is usually a young relative’s performance in “The Nutcracker” with a local ballet school or company. However, the city of Thousand Oaks is getting the real deal Thursday, Feb. 16. Direct from Moscow, one of the world’s most prestigious ballet companies, the Russian National Ballet, is … [Read more...] about Russians pirouette to ‘Lake’
Disabled determined to overcome challenges
KATHY MILLARLiving Assistant Trekking around the hills and stairs of Pepperdine’s campus to classes, dorms and student activities can be a workout for any student. Physical impairments, ranging from temporarily broken legs to more permanent physical disabilities, add to the challenges of the campus’s steep terrain. The experiences of juniors Jaeyoon Um and psychology … [Read more...] about Disabled determined to overcome challenges
Eastern spirituality meets West Coast
GINNA NGUYENStaff Writer “Chk chk chk chk chk crack pop pop pop!” Firecrackers filled the night sky as the clock struck midnight, ushering in Sunday, Jan. 29. “Gung Hay Fat Choy!” Happy New Year! These words filled the air Sunday as the Lunar New Year, celebrated by most Asian heritages, began.Not far away in Little Saigon in Orange County the Vietnamese community held … [Read more...] about Eastern spirituality meets West Coast
Face in the Crowd: Maddy Behr
RICHARD NAVAStaff Writer TEIGE MUNLFELD/Staff Photographer Ambitious, driven and goal-oriented. These words have been used to describe Madelaine Behr. Though only in her sophomore year at Pepperdine, Behr has reached the senior mark by the number of her credits. Behr, who likes to be called Maddy, has managed to complete the necessary major and graduation unit requirements … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Maddy Behr
